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The northeastern united states is a heavily populated

area that is steeped in history. This is traditionally the main

immigration point into the States, with the Statue of Liberty

lighting the way for those arriving into New York by boat.

People from all over the world have settled in this region to

live and work, creating a “melting pot” of cultures and ethnic

groups. Important historical events, such as the signing of

the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, took

place in Philadelphia. These documents set the foundations for

American life today. It is also here that the capital and center

of government were established. Today, while industry and

agriculture are still important, finance and commerce are the

driving forces of the economy.

CENTER OF GOVERNMENT

All three branches of the federal

government, the executive,

legislative, and judicial, reside

in Washington, D.C. The

United States Congress

(the legislative branch)

meets here in the Capitol

building. Many of the

city’s residents work

for the government.

THRIVING CITY

New York is the largest city in the US.

Historically it grew because it has a

good harbor and sits at the mouth

of the Hudson River. Immigrants from

overseas flooded into the city in

the 19th and 20th centuries,

boosting its population and

economy. Today, it is the

main financial center,

not just of the US,

but of the world.

PITTSBURGH

Once a major steel manufacturing center with

a polluted environment, Pittsburgh is now a

thriving financial center with a large number

of corporate headquarters. Bridges span the

three rivers that run through the city,

connecting the core downtown

area (above) to the suburbs.

New York

City

Capitol building,

the seat of

government

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Ontario

Appalachian

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USA: Northeast

The White House in

Washington, D.C. has

been home to every

president except George

Washington, after

whom the city is named.

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